MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Duluth City Council is to develop effective public policy rooted in
citizen involvement that results in excellent municipal services and creates a thriving community prepared for
the challenges of the future.

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TOOLS OF CIVILITY: The Duluth City Council promotes the use and adherence of the tools of civility in
conducting the business of the council. The tools of civility will provide increased opportunities for civil discourse
in order to find positive resolutions to the issues that face the city. These tools include: pay attention, listen, be
inclusive, do not gossip, show respect, be agreeable, apologize, give constructive criticism and take
responsibility. [Approved by the council on August 25, 2003]

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REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION

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REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS

*12-0117-01Public works and utilities director report on truck loading zone request at 132 East Superior
Street, pursuant to Section 33-87 of the Duluth City Code. -- Received

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REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

*12-0117-02Commission on disabilities minutes of December 7, 2011, meeting. -- Received

*12-0117-06Housing and redevelopment authority of Duluth minutes of November 29, 2011, meeting. --
Received

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* Listed only, not copied.

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REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES

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REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES

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OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

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RESOLUTION TABLED

COMMITTEE 3

BY COUNCILOR LARSON(RECREATION, LIBRARIES AND AUTHORITIES)

11-0681R - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 709, DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE FOR COMMUNITY
EDUCATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION OF
RESOURCES.(TABLED 12/19/2011)

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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and/or noncontroversial and will be enacted by
one unanimous motion. If a councilor requests, or a citizen wishes to speak on an item on the consent agenda, it will
be removed and handled separately.

COMMITTEE 1

BY COUNCILOR JULSRUD(FINANCE)

12-0003R - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HISTORIC UNION DEPOT, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $151,800.

12-0006R - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LINE OF CREDIT UP TO $350,000 FOR THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN
RECREATION AUTHORITY FOR 2012.

12-0007R - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 11-0347 CHANGING THE LINE OF CREDIT INTEREST
RATE FOR THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY FROM 4.00 PERCENT PER ANNUM TO 2.50 PERCENT PER
ANNUM.

12-0009R - RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACT C20811 WITH MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LAKESIDE INTERCEPTOR SANITARY
SEWER OVERFLOW STORAGE FACILITY - BASIN NO. 2 IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $41,443.54 FOR
A NEW TOTAL OF $697,169.27.

12-0012R - RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET OF LOW
PRESSURE SANITARY SEWER IN COLUMBIA STREET BEGINNING AT NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE AND
EXTENDING WESTERLY AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $30,000.

12-0013R - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND
DELIVERY OF 110 TONS OF HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,888.75.

12-0014R - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THUNDER BAY CHEMICALS, LTD., FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 125,000 GALLONS OF LIQUID ALUMINUM SULFATE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$171,387.42.

12-0015R - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND
DELIVERY OF 85,000 GALLONS OF CAUSTIC SODA IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,595.94.

12-0016R - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SEH, INC., TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF PHASES IV AND V OF THE LAKEWALK EAST EXTENSION
PROJECT, ESTIMATED AT $185,800.

BY COUNCILOR FOSLE(PUBLIC SAFETY)

12-0028R - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

12-0029R - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM FEMA IN THE AMOUNT OF
$184,509 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING VARIOUS EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

12-0030R - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM FEMA IN THE AMOUNT OF
$480,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

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The following entitled resolutions are also for consideration at this meeting:

COMMITTEE 1

BY COUNCILOR JULSRUD(FINANCE)

12-0001R - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH VISIT DULUTH TO
PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR THE YEARS 2012-2014

12-0010R - RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACT NO. C20886 WITH MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.,
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HIGHLAND PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS AND THE HIGHLAND
ONE MILLION GALLON ELEVATED WATER TANK IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $106,350.83 FOR A NEW
TOTAL OF $689,865.83.

12-001-O - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES AND FINES BY RESOLUTION,
AMENDING SECTION 31-1 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 31-8 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS
AMENDED.

COMMITTEE 2

BY COUNCILOR STAUBER(PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

12-003-O - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT ALONG WITH THE DULUTH
AIRPORT AUTHORITY, AS GRANTORS, IN FAVOR OF MINNESOTA POWER (LEGALLY INCORPORATED
AS ALLETE) FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL UTILITY PURPOSES.